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Prospect NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Prospect, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Prospect NSW is 5,187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Prospect is $841 per week ($43,732 per year). Median rent in Prospect is $435 per week ($1,885 per month). Prospect has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Prospect has a population density of 2011.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Prospect is India. The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prospect is $2,167.
There were 33 recorded offences in Prospect in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).
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Prospect Population
Prospect Median Income & Rent
Prospect Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Prospect Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Prospect Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Prospect Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Prospect Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Prospect Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Prospect Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Prospect Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Prospect Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Prospect Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Prospect Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Prospect Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Prospect Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Prospect Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Prospect Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Prospect School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Prospect Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Prospect Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Prospect Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Prospect How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Prospect Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Prospect Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Prospect Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Prospect Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Prospect Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Prospect Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Prospect Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Prospect Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Prospect Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Prospect Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Prospect When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Prospect Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Prospect Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Prospect Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Prospect Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Prospect Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 33 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Prospect Schools
Showing 15 of 26 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospect
What is the population of Prospect NSW?
The population of Prospect NSW is 5,187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2011.0 people per km².Prospect is ranked #1,517 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Prospect?
The median personal income in Prospect NSW is $841 per week, or $43,732 per year.The median household income is $2,084 per week.Family income is $2,300 per week.Prospect is ranked #2,928 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Prospect?
Median rent in Prospect NSW is $435 per week ($1,885 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Prospect ranks #1,326 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Prospect?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Prospect NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Prospect?
The median age in Prospect NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Prospect a good suburb to live in?
Prospect is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,187.The median income is $841/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13278. All dollar figures in AUD.